Ford Transit Swb (1997)
1997 Ford Transit Swb
CarHunch is tracking 148 1997 Ford Transit Swb vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
# 1997 Ford Transit SWB
This 1997 Transit SWB shows a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%—a stark warning sign that every vehicle in this sample failed its MOT on first attempt. None of the 148 diesel examples analysed passed without requiring repairs, and no dangerous defects were recorded, suggesting failures are fixable rather than structural catastrophes.
The complete absence of mileage data and zero average failures per vehicle logged is unusual and suggests these records may be incomplete or represent vehicles tested at similar points in their inspection cycle. If you're genuinely considering a 27-year-old Transit van, treat any example as a project requiring immediate, thorough pre-purchase inspection by a commercial vehicle specialist—the 0% pass rate reflects the age and hard use these workhorses typically endure, not a model-specific flaw.
We have 148 1997 Ford Transit Swb vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1997 Ford Transit Swb
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 145 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
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